Thousand Oaks OKs changes to oak tree ordinance

One of the trees cut down as part of a $25 million renovation of the Westlake Plaza shopping center. The renovation calls for a complete landscaping plan.

In response to the controversial removal of oak trees at the Westlake Plaza shopping center, the Thousand Oaks City Council on Tuesday agreed to initiate a municipal code amendment that will allow revisions to the city’s oak tree preservation and protection standards.